It is violence when we use a sharp word, when we make a gesture to brush away a person. So violence isn't merely organized butchery in the name of God, in the name of society or country. Violence is much more subtle, much deeper. Jiddu Krishnamurti brushbutcherycountry share on social
The triumph of persuasion over force is the sign of a civilized society. Mark Skousen civilizeforcepersuasion Change image and share on social
My fragile connection with the world of polite society has, without a doubt, been severed. John McAfee connectiondoubtfragile Change image and share on social
I don't live by a lot of society's rules; I can't pattern myself after the herd. Kim Basinger herdlivelot Change image and share on social
How can a society that exists on instant mashed potatoes, packaged cake mixes, frozen dinners, and instant cameras teach patience to its young? Paul Sweeney cakecameradinner Change image and share on social
You don't want people who have never had to deal with adversity - you want people who have been able to deal successfully with adversity. That's what adds to society. Those are going to be the hardest-working, best people. Linda Ronstadt addadversitydeal share on social
There is only one way left to escape the alienation of present day society: to retreat ahead of it. Roland Barthes aheadalienationday Change image and share on social
For its speculations to be taken seriously, dystopian fiction must be part of a discussion of contemporary society, a projection of ongoing political failures perhaps, or the wringing of present jeopardy for future disaster. Sarah Hall contemporarydisasterdiscussion share on social
I am angry about the mammoth, out-of-control social welfare entitlement programs from Washington, D.C., that were supposed to solve our problems. The obvious truth is these impractical, politically motivated programs have irreparably damaged the fabric of our black society and community. Allen West angryblackcommunity share on social
Arab society features apartheid of women, apartheid of homosexuals, and apartheid of Christians, Jews, and democracy. Yair Lapid apartheidarabchristian Change image and share on social